The Government’s long-term goal is to establish world class public services through investment and reform to ensure that taxpayers receive real value for money. Strong and dependable public services are vital to extend opportunity, tackle social exclusion and improve people’s quality of life. They also lay the foundations for a stronger, more productive economy.
This section provides an overview of the public spending framework and links to more detailed documents, Government publications and relevant websites. To find details of progress towards the Government's Public Service Agreement (PSA) targets, visit the public services performance pages.